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< Back Sarah Granger Zachary Stein, Granderson Des Rochers https://www.sarahgranger.com Sarah Granger draws from past career experiences working in Silicon Valley, federal government, and national politics to write authentic, character-driven dramas, high concept thrillers, and grounded sci-fi — usually female led, and always including at least one disabled character. The daughter of a paralyzed lawyer, she learned to analyze, advocate, and adapt at an early age, leading her to become a dedicated researcher and prolific writer. In her early 30s, she became disabled herself, due to nerve damage acquired while giving birth. Her screenplays and pilots have been selected for The Women’s List and The Black List’s annual Disability List, co-curated by the WGA. She won the SFFILM Rainin Filmmakers with Disabilities Grant and was the inaugural Loreen Arbus Fellow through the Athena Writers Lab. She is also an alumna of the Stowe Story Lab and Disability Belongs Entertainment Professionals Lab. She has been an associate and executive producer of narrative features and short films (including a Slamdance grand jury award winner), logging many hours on set and in post. Sarah is a produced playwright, published author, and columnist. Her articles have been in Slate, Harvard Business Review, the San Francisco Chronicle, LA Weekly, and Huffpost. She has been a guest on Good Morning America, ABC News, CBS News, and NPR. She is a member of the Authors Guild, Dramatists Guild, and HRTS. A graduate of the University of Michigan, she lives in Los Angeles. Honors & Awards SFFILM Rainin Filmmakers with Disabilities Grant Winner - THE PAIN-FREE DAY - 2022 Loreen Arbus Fellowship - WHITE HAT - 2023 StoryPros Awards, Winner, Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror - M-CAP2 - 2025 non-WGA/Caucus only Female, Disabled, 40+ WHITE HAT One hour workplace drama SCANDAL meets HALT & CATCH FIRE On the brink of losing their funding, a female led startup of ethical hackers chase a long shot government deal in an attempt to show competitors and investors that they have what it takes. THE PAIN-FREE DAY Feature drama LADY BIRD, CODA After struggling for years housebound with severe pelvic pain, a dejected mother takes a risk and pulls her teenage daughter out of school for one day in an attempt to mend their strained relationship. M-CAP2 One hour Sci-fi THE MARTIAN + FOR ALL MANKIND A novice ice specialist arrives at a scientific outpost in the harsh environment of the Mars South Pole; instead of a warm welcome, she’s met with a crabby crew and a crisis of survival. Character-driven, Female-centric, Science, Thriller, Romantic, Sci-Fi, Coming-of-Age, Dark Female, Disabled, 40+ unrepped

< Back Minki Kim minki.k@gmail.com Minki Kim is a horror and comedy television writer and art director with over 20 years of experience in the creative field. He earned his BFA in Communication Arts and Design, with a minor in Filmmaking, from VCU Arts. He later studied sketch and pilot writing at Upright Citizens Brigade in New York, trained in screenwriting under Alan Kingsberg, and participated in workshops led by horror writer Jeff Howard and Oscar-winning writer Alex Dinelaris. Minki has written five half-hour TV pilots and several horror short scripts. His half-hour comedy pilot Software Plus, set in a 1990s retail store, was a Second Rounder at the Austin Film Festival. His horror script Ostium advanced as a Second Rounder at AFF, a Quarterfinalist at the Filmmatic Horror Screenplay Awards, and a Quarterfinalist at the Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards. Honors & Awards Second Rounder, Austin Film Festival - SOFTWARE PLUS - 2021. Quarterfinalist, Los Angeles International Screenplay Awards - OSTIUM - 2024 Second Rounder, Austin Film Festival - OSTIUM - 2023 Winner, Best Short Script, Santa Barbara Screenplay Awards - 6 Seconds - 2026 non-WGA Male, Asian, 40+ 6 SECONDS Horror - Talk to Me To escape the crushing uncertainty of her life, a desperate woman must decide whether to embrace the ultimate certainty: a six-second glimpse into her own death. SOFTWARE PLUS Half-hour Comedy High Fidelity meets Superstore While selling the latest CD-ROMs and explaining dial-up internet, the dysfunctional staff of a '90s software chain struggles to keep their own chaotic lives from completely unplugging. THE CRUNCH Half-hour Comedy Modern Family meets Mythic Quest Unemployed, living in his ex-wife's backyard, a middle-aged dad finds purpose beyond his kids and rediscovers his youthful dreams by rallying his online gaming friends to build the video game company he always wanted. Character-driven, Horror, Silly, Sketch Male, Asian, 40+ unrepped

< Back Victoria Renee Manager: Jermaine Johnson of Zero Gravity Management http://www.VictoriaRenee.net Victoria Renee is a writer, director, and producer. She is a Georgia native from College Park and Southwest Atlanta, GA. She is also a George Lucas Scholar and 2021 Master of Fine Arts graduate from the University of Southern California (USC)'s School of Cinematic Arts (SCA). Prior to becoming a filmmaker, she was an award-winning researcher, who earned her Master of Arts from Columbia University and her Bachelor of Science from Barry University, both concentrated in clinical and forensic psychology. She often code-switched on and off parts of her authentic self. It sucked. Thankfully, her code-switch broke when she embraced her artistry. Likewise, Victoria writes about characters who navigate different worlds and wrestle with self-acceptance. She pens dramas and dramedies about people within the African Diaspora living ordinary to extraordinary experiences. She aims for underrepresented people to feel seen and empowered by her work. non-WGA Female, BIPOC, Black BY THE CODE (Hourlong Drama) Amirah avoided the family drug business and focused on software coding instead. But as she enters her freshman year at Columbia University, she reluctantly assumes control of the empire that killed her uncle in order to prevent a Bronx war. HIGHLY INAPPROPRIATE (Coming-of-Age Black Family Dramedy) After her best friend passes away, psychologist and fun "Auntie," Candice, is now responsible for her godchildren, Diamond (14) and Onyx (11). Candice must help them heal as they all act out in highly inappropriate sexual ways. PURITY (Drama/Sci-Fi Feature) Iyanna strives to become a scientist as the Crispr corporation where she works expands into designer DNA. After conceding to her best friend's desire to join a trial for a treatment that replaces one's appearance with more eurocentric features, Iyanna must find a cure to save her and millions of others. Character-driven, Female-centric, BIPOC-centric, Crime, Sci-Fi, Psychological, Horror, Coming-of-Age Female, BIPOC, Black repped

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Stay up-to-date with the latest screenwriting news, industry insights, and Independent Writers' Caucus member achievements. Exclusive updates for our screenwriting community. Member News DEADLINE EXCLUSIVE : The Independent Writers’ Caucus has added seven new members to its board of directors. Meg LeFauve, Howard A. Rodman, Lorien Mckenna, Garrick Dion, Nitza Wilon, Elizabeth Kaiden and AJ Feuerman will all join long-standing organization chairs James Moorer, Kimberly Sparks, Kim Turner and Rich Orstad. Read the full article here . Congratulations to IWC Members Merridith Allen , Rudi O'Meara , Mage Lanz , Phoenix Black , Leah Simmons , Nicole Jones-Dion , Rich Orstad , Gabe Berry , Lynn Esta Goldman , Heather Ragsdale , and Stacey Russell , whose scripts have been named to The Grey List . The Grey List is a curated collection of pilots and feature screenplays from writers over forty whose work demonstrates craft, voice, and marketplace viability. More than a quarter of the writers named to The Grey List belong to the IWC! IWC Co-chair James Moorer and IWC member Nicola Pittam attended the 2026 San Francisco Writers’ Conference (SFWC) as panelists/speakers. James attended in his role as the CEO of One Moorer Media, while Nicola represented the duo’s publishing company Dark Anthem Press as COO/Acquisitions Editor. They held a Masterclass in Pitching, which was a huge success, and also appeared on several panels including Writing For Hollywood Summit, which was moderated by fellow IWC member Paul Zeidman . Joey Clift 's short film POW! qualified for the Oscars in the Best Animated Short category! POW! is an animated comedy short about a young Native kid trying to find a place to charge his video game console at a powwow. It marks one of the first times powwows and ledger art have been featured in animation. DIRTY WATER DOGS, a new feature written by Terri Coduri Viani , is gearing up for production in New York City . Produced by Wilkidoos Productions in partnership with Cardinal Flix, this heartfelt drama explores the unbreakable bonds that define diverse, working-class family life in New York City. Announced at AFM : Megan J. Wilson 's survival thriller AVALANCHE EXPRESS is set to shoot in the Alps in spring 2026! Produced by Prestige International Pictures and directed by J.P. Watts, the story follows a train conductor who leads her passengers to safety after an avalanche buries their commuter train. Steve Holbert ’s horror feature YOU, ME, & EVIL was selected for the University of North Georgia’s Micro-Budget Narrative Feature Lab and will go into production. The screenplay is part of Steve’s Queer Fears cycle, which was featured on The Dead List . UNG's lab supports independent filmmakers developing feature-length films in Georgia. Rebekah Mueller was chosen as one of five writers, out of 2000 applicants, for the Paramount Writers Mentoring program . The program offers emerging TV writers mentorship and career development with showrunners and EPs. Each writer is paired with two executives from CBS network and CBS Studios. The Center for the Arts at Kayenta staged a workshop production of Jami Brandli ’s play THE CAREGIVER’S GUIDE. The production received a great response from both audiences and critics. The New Play Exchange’s reviewer raves, “Jami Brandli never fails to blow me away with the breadth and depth of her work and THE CAREGIVER’S GUIDE is another home run.” Danielle Weinberg ’s directorial debut, INVASION ’53 , screened at San Diego Comic-Con. Well-known sci-fi actor Jeffrey Combs stars in this sendup of 1950s sci-fi movies. On its festival run now, the short film premiered at the Oscar-qualifying Cinequest Film Festival, has been selected by more than forty festivals, and won over fifteen awards, including the top juried prize at three festivals and two audience awards. Elise Salomon has been named as one of the Austin Film Festival's 25 Screenwriters to Watch . She writes present-day folk horror. Her feature climate drama THE 53RD is a semifinalist at AFF, and her horror pilot THE RESTLESS placed as a Second Rounder. In addition, her project CAOINEADH -- one of three horror finalists at AFF 2023 -- is now being packaged with Black Mansion Films. Nick Perlman screened his short film LOVING SILENCE – a proof of concept for his feature script – at the DC Shorts International Film Festival. Metro Weekly raved that Nick's short was the best of the Queer Shorts Showcase. Ellen Ancui 's directorial debut short film, SAVERIO , is rounding the festival circuit, both nationally and internationally. The film has won numerous awards, including the Grand Prize at the Jeonju International Short Film Festival in Korea, the New York Women in Film & Television Award for Excellence in Directing, and four Audience Awards for Best Short. The feature version of SAVERIO is currently in development. In February, Ellen will shoot her next short film, which will have an A-list cast. THE FARM — a serialized mystery-thriller podcast created and produced by Melody Herr — premiered its first two episodes on September 1, with new episodes dropping each Monday for nine weeks on all major platforms. Sponsored by Little Fish Entertainment, the audio drama follows an architect whose carefully built New York life unravels when family secrets resurface on her childhood farm. The series also showcases IWC members Leah Simmons as a staff writer and James Moorer performing three roles. Gina DeAngelis ’s short film adaptation DOORS premiered at the Indie Short Film Festival in Charlottesville, Virginia, and was named to Roadmap Writers' Top 25 Short Films of 2025. It won Best Short Story Adaptation at the Highlands Horror Film Fest. In addition, Gina’s feature script THE KNOCKING AT THE MARSH won Best Regional Horror Feature Screenplay at GenreBlast Film Festival. As Director of Events for the LA Children's Media Association, IWC member Sabrina Mansfield leads monthly Q&As with notable children's media leaders. She recently interviewed Trisha Tamashiro Gray, Director of Current Series at Disney Jr. In October, Timothy Mallon 's independent TV pilot POUR DECISIONS screened in New York City and Los Angeles , following two sold-out shows in Seattle. POUR DECISIONS is a single-camera mockumentary set in a last-chance Seattle café. A festival run is planned. Candace Egan 's horror screenplay HARDWARE HELL, co-written with Ellie Wallace, is a Second Rounder at Austin Film Festival . Additionally, Candace's screenplay SECOND SET, inspired by her time playing community college tennis in her 50's, won Best Dramedy Screenplay at the Atlanta Women's Film Festival. Reenita M. Hora won the 2025 CineStory Asian & South Asian Writers Scholarship . The award is awarded to an outstanding Asian or South Asian writer whose screenplay reached the quarterfinalist level or higher in this year’s Feature Retreat & Fellowship Contest. Kathryn Orwig placed as a Silver Winner in the 2025 Page Awards with her feature screenplay PIRATE QUEEN OF THE RED FLAG FLEET. The script is inspired by the true story of ruthless Pirate Queen Ching Shih who led 40,000 pirates into a brutal clash with the Portuguese Navy and the Chinese Empire—risking everything to save her loyal crew & proving women warriors are just as brave (& successful!) as men. Suzanne Griffin was invited to attend Stowe Story Labs Fall 2025 Writers Retreat in Stowe, Vermont, with her Blacklist Recommended feature drama screenplay THE LANGUAGE OF THE SLEEPING HOUSE. The script was also a Stowe Story Labs Accelerator Fellowship Semifinalist.

< Back Shirley Miller shirleymillerdigsyou@gmail.com After lying to his parents that he was “just visiting” LA, Shirley worked for years on film and TV productions such as Interstellar and Silicon Valley, before graduating with an MFA in Writing for Screen and Television from USC’s School of Cinematic Arts. While there, he received a scholarship for graduating with the highest grade-point-average (4.0) and he was also awarded the Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship worth $17,500.00 for his first-ever attempt at hour-long television. Since then, he’s won and placed in multiple fellowships, including a fresh stint on Ken Kesey’s farm in May, where he was accepted into a writing workshop led by Ronald D. Moore. His favorite color is pink, he loves to make pottery even though his skill level hasn’t much improved, he’s a formerly-licensed English teacher and currently-licensed scuba diver, and – perhaps most importantly – he’s terrified of bees because he’s never been stung by one. Honors & Awards Kesey Farm Writing Workshop (led by Ronald D. Moore) - 2025 ScreenCraft Drama Pilot - Finalist - DRY - 2023 Alfred P. Sloan Fellowship Award - NERVE - 2018 non-WGA Male DO THE WORK Dark comedy Comp: BARRY An ignoramus is inadvertently recruited by an LBTQIA+ rights activist group and he quickly learns that they don't just fight for justice – they kill for it. Character-driven, Crime, Thriller, Sci-Fi, Horror, Satire, Dark, Snarky Male unrepped

< Back Johnny Gilligan gilligaj@yahoo.com (310) 945-7707 Coverfly The Black List Born in Ireland into a family of cops, Johnny jumped ship and became a coder in Silicon Valley. Later, Johnny took up acting where, ironically, he plays a lot of cops... Four years ago, his mother's sudden death, while he was 10,000 miles away on a movie set, ignited his screenwriting journey. Johnny mines his day job working in cutting-edge technology, his acting, and his life experience as the son of a wheelchair mother, to create grounded scifi stories led by richly complex characters. Honors & Awards Page Awards - GOLD PRIZE WINNER SCI-FI - 2023 Final Draft Big Break - TOP 5 SCI-FI - 2020 9 OVERALL 8 OUT 10's ON BLCKLST.COM non-WGA Male, 40+ THE STREAM Grounded Sci-Fi Feature - LOOPER meets THE DISCOVERY In the near future, when a tech company perfects a way to communicate with the dead in a scientifically discovered afterlife, known as The Stream, a failed novelist fights to save his daughter’s soul from being permanently erased by the company’s CEO… his estranged brother. INHERITANCE Grounded Sci-Fi Feature - TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY meets MIDNIGHT SPECIAL When alien DNA is discovered in an innocent Native Alaskan teen, a tenacious geneticist fights to stop her shadowy biotech bosses from weaponizing him. LIFELINK Grounded Sci-Fi Feature - DIE HARD meets FINAL DESTINATION When bio-implants give users 24-hour notice of their death, a grieving ex-marine fights to undo the past-death of his daughter, unearthing a catastrophic secret about the implants and their creator. Character-driven, Science, Thriller, Sci-Fi Male, 40+ unrepped

< Back Lise Pyles lisepyles@gmail.com Lise Pyles earned SEMIFINALIST at NICHOLL and AFF (among other awards) and in 2018 was one of six writers chosen for a Black List/Women in Film Features Lab. There, she workshopped one-on-one with Oscar-winner Graham Moore (THE IMITATION GAME) and Amy Baer (MARY SHELLEY, BRIAN BANKS), and ended the week with a general at NETFLIX. Lise writes character-driven drama, historical and true event stories (original or adapted), and also enjoys lightening the mood by writing family features, YA and holiday rom-coms. In previous life chapters, Lise worked as a Department of Defense analyst, which led to world travel and nine years abroad, in Australia's Outback and Yorkshire, England. Around the edges of this career, she has held odd jobs (waitress, hotel desk clerk, substitute teacher, concierge), all of which make great grist for this writer's mill. Past publications include two books, as well as articles, short stories and essays for venues such as Denver Post, Writers Digest and Air&Space/Smithsonian Magazine. She worked as Story Editor for LIKE CLOCKWORK ENTERTAINMENT, has crewed on local (Texas) film projects and co-chaired the San Antonio Screenwriters Guild from 2014-2025. Honors & Awards Finalist, ISA Family & Holiday - A BODYGUARD FOR CHRISTMAS - 2021 Semifinalist, Stage32 Holiday Contest - THE LIGHTS BEFORE CHRISTMAS - 2023 Quarterfinalist, Final Draft's Big Break - SONG OF THE DOLPHIN - 2025 " non-WGA Female, 40+, 55+ INDEPENDENT LIVING Feature Drama A shy desk clerk must break through a crippling public speaking phobia in order to help an elderly genius create his legacy and to find a voice in her own life. JUMPER AND THE BONES Feature Dramedy (Adapted from novel IP) A naive oddball custodian accidentally sparks a feud with a street gang (The Bones) and must use his quirky homemade tactics to protect the nurse lady he adores and the sick little girl who depends on them both. MY HEART LIES HERE Historical Limited Series (Adapted from novel IP) In 1914 Colorado, a Scottish teen loses her father due to dangerous conditions in one of J.D. Rockefeller's mines, and to save her brother from a similar fate, she joins union mineworkers in what becomes the nation's bloodiest fight for worker rights -- the Ludlow Massacre. Character-driven, Female-centric, Western, Romantic, Historical/Alternative History, Coming-of-Age, YA, Limited Series Female, 40+, 55+ unrepped

< Back Nerris Nassiri nerrisnassiri@gmail.com Nerris is a first-generation writer/director committed to crafting bold, original musical films that celebrate his Latino and Asian heritage. Beyond writing, Nerris was the director and host of the Aputure YouTube channel, which, after surpassing 200,000 subscribers, earned the YouTube Creator Award for education in filmmaking. His short films have screened at numerous festivals, and his commercial collaborations with Disney, Cirque du Soleil, The Hype House, and The Mighty have amassed over 750 million views. A UCLA School of Theater, Film, and Television graduate, Nerris was the founding president of the university's chapter of Delta Kappa Alpha, the nation’s premiere cinematic arts fraternity. He has been awarded fellowships with The Disruptors, the Minorities in Film Branded Lab, a bespoke fellowship with The Black List, and is a Theatre Now Musical Writing Lab Fellow. Beyond filmmaking, Nerris has lived many lives—piloting airplanes, serving as the photographer for the Mayor of L.A., and performing stand-up at The Comedy Store (where he once opened for John Mayer). Driven by a vision to push the boundaries of musical storytelling, Nerris is redefining the coming-of-age genre with films that spotlight women, BIPOC, and LGBTQ+ protagonists overcoming adversity. See more of his work at www.nerrisnassiri.com. Honors & Awards IWC Best Of Selection - 47 Hafez Street - 2026 Winner, Black List Musical Film Fellowship - NO TE OLVIDES Finalist, Austin Film Festival - THE TEACHER Semifinalist, 1497 Lab - KEY CHANGE non-WGA BIPOC, Latinx, Indigenous/Native American, Middle Eastern, Asian, Multi-Ethnic, Disabled NO TE OLVIDES (Latinx Family Musical — MAMMA MIA! meets THE FAREWELL ) When a timid closeted Chicana takes her rambunctious dying grandmother back to their ancestral Mexican village, they both get more than they bargained for when they each start unusual romances that will reveal long-held secrets. KEY CHANGE (Family Dramedy — TICK TICK BOOM meets INSTRUCTIONS NOT INCLUDED ) While preparing for the biggest moment of his career, an overly ambitious and immature music manager is forced to choose between his dreams and his family, when the sudden death of his estranged father leads to the adoption of a sister he never knew he had. THE TEACHER (Coming-of-age Family Drama — THE BREADWINNER meets THE FAREWELL ) To escape her impending arranged marriage, a brilliant Muslim teenager assumes a false identity as a teacher to obtain an American visa and escape the morning of her wedding. Character-driven, Female-centric, BIPOC-centric, Queer, Romantic, Coming-of-Age, YA BIPOC, Latinx, Indigenous/Native American, Middle Eastern, Asian, Multi-Ethnic, Disabled unrepped

< Back Alec Moore alecmoore219@gmail.com Alec Moore has just written and co-produced his first feature to get made, a screwball romcom called "Advanced Chemistry," starring actors from hit shows on HBO and FOX, which premiered as an official selection of the Dances With Films festival, had a limited theatrical run, and just hit #3 on STARZ. It is 100% Fresh on the Rotten Tomatoes Popcornmeter. He has developed pilots and features with numerous production companies, including Intuition, Shaftesbury, The Fun Group and Monami. He has written for "Funny You Should Ask", produced by Byron Allen. Alec graduated from UCLA's MFA in Screenwriting program. He was a writer for the CBS Diversity Showcase, a Scriptapalooza finalist with his 30 Rock spec script, "Health Scare Plan," and a semi-finalist for Universal's Emerging Writers Fellowship with his feature script "The Ninth Life of Cat-Man." His short story "Optimistic Tom" was a selection of The New Short Fiction Series as part of its annual Emerging Voices Group Show. His web series "The Public Offender" would be very critically acclaimed if critics were aware of it. His mother will also be happy to tell you additional nice things about him. Alec is a Brooklyn native and a graduate of Haverford College, a school so prestigious that most people have never heard of it. He appreciates that you have read all the way to the end of his bio. Honors and Awards Dances With Films: LA Official Selection - Advanced Chemistry - 2024 #3 movie on STARZ - Advanced Chemistry - January 2025 non-WGA Male, Over 40 LEZ BE FRIENDS (comedy feature) Unable to bear the fact that his sister’s new fiancee doesn’t vibe with him the way her ex-girlfriends did, a codependent treehouse designer tries desperately to befriend the fiancee, jeopardizing his relationship with his own fiancee. EVIL TWIN (comedy feature and pilot) An OCD guy who struggles in life but is finally getting things to go his way has his life upended when his charming, suave twin who he’s always resented moves across the country and into his life, taking over his friends and winning the heart of his would-be girlfriend. And worse, people start getting murdered. THE NINTH LIFE OF CAT-MAN (animated pilot) When Cat-Man dies for the eighth time, he must retire from being a superhero and try to live a "normal" life. When living under his disapproving father's watchful eye proves intolerable, he ends up living in a halfway house with his sexy female super-villain arch-nemesis who killed him twice. Character-driven, BIPOC-centric, Queer, Animation, Silly, Sketch Male, Over 40 unrepped

< Back Lindsay Stidham linzstid@gmail.com IMDB Lindsay holds an MFA in screenwriting from the American Film Institute and teaches screenwriting at USC's School of Cinematic Arts and Cal State Long Beach. She has overseen two screenplays from script to screen as writer/ producer: SPOONER starring Matthew Lillard (SLAMDANCE) and DOUCHEBAG (SUNDANCE) both released theatrically. Lindsay is currently working on a feature set in LA’s birthplace of punk- Chinatown in the late 1970s PUNKS NEVER DIE (a recent Sundance Producing Lab semi-finalist with attached director Tessa Blake.) Lindsay is also attached to direct her unique buddy comedy BITS AND PIECES with Neon Heart Productions who produced the groundbreaking SHIVA BABY. Lindsay loves collaboration and would love to hear from you! Honors & Awards Final Draft Big Break -Quarterfinalist - COUPLE WORLD - 2025 Nicholl Fellowship - Quarterfinalist - A REAL PAIR - 2024 WGA Associate Member Female COUPLE WORLD Sci-fi rom com On the eve of her 30th birthday Ana gets dumped and discovers she will turn invisi-single in exactly 14 days if she can't find a suitable mate. Ana dives head first into a wild dating journey to remember her self-worth, and find an authentic connection in the heightened world of "too late." A REAL PAIR AIR meets MINX with a side of FIGHT CLUB In the wake of bra burning, Miss America protests, and the legalization of birth control, the inventor of the sports bra is dominated by the opinions of her sentient breasts throughout her incredible journey that would change the world of sports, and the very idea of women's freedom forever. Character-driven, Female-centric, Romantic, Coming-of-Age, Bittersweet Female unrepped

< Back Nick Perlman nick@nickperlman.com http://www.nickperlman.com IMDb Nick is originally from Tarrytown, NY, which is – to be clear – not “upstate.” He's very passionate about this fact. He was raised on pizza, bagels, and pizza bagels. Pizza was on a bagel and he had pizza anytime. Anyway, Nick is a filmmaker and screenwriter and holds a BFA in Film and Television Production from the Savannah College of Art and Design. His work is focused on telling authentic and heartfelt stories featuring the LGBTQ+ community. Nick has penned eight feature-length screenplays, two pilots, various short works and has directed and self-produced four short films, some of which have screened internationally and have been recognized by multiple festivals. He currently works as a freelance editor for television, streaming and social media. Honors & Awards Quarterfinalist, CineStory Foundation Feature Retreat - SILENT RETREAT - 2024 Finalist, WeScreenplay Feature Lab - LOVE IS SIMPLE - 2023 Quarterfinalist, Academy Nicholl Screenwriting Fellowship - LOVE IS SIMPLE - 2022 non-WGA Male LOVE IS SIMPLE Coming-of-age/Dramedy When two out-of-the-closet high school seniors from dramatically different socioeconomic backgrounds become neighbors in a gentrifying building, they discover not only their similarities and differences, but come to understand everything that love isn't. SILENT RETREAT Dramedy When Jerome runs into his old flame, Luke, at – of all places – a silent retreat, their past threatens to unravel his present. I CARRY YOUR HEART Drama While reckoning with the abuse that has haunted his ancestors for over a century, a stubborn writer must forgive his estranged father before he can commit to being a father himself. drama, character driven Male unrepped